ISC2 — From Entry Level
to CISSP Expert

The ideal starting point — validates foundational cybersecurity knowledge. Exam and official training are completely free through ISC2 for all candidates.

Validates hands-on IT security knowledge including access controls, cryptography, network security, and incident response for operational security roles.

Validates expertise in risk management frameworks, compliance program management, and information systems authorisation. Formerly CAP.

Validates software security skills throughout the full development lifecycle — design, implementation, testing, and deployment of secure software.

The premier cloud security credential — validates expertise in cloud architecture, design, operations, and service orchestration across major platforms.

The world-standard IS security certification across eight CISSP domains. Required for senior security roles globally and recognised by DoD and government agencies.

CISSP concentration validating advanced security architecture expertise — risk analysis, cryptography, and large-scale infrastructure security design.

CISSP concentration for security engineering professionals integrating security into systems engineering processes and technology solutions.

CISSP concentration validating leadership in establishing, presenting, and governing enterprise information security programs.